Munich Things to Do

Munich's showcase boulevard was planned by Leo von Klenze on the orders of Ludwig I, after whom the street was named. Construction began in 1817 and continued until the mid-19th century under the oversight of master architect F... more

Having opened only a few years ago, the cinema's name is an ironical hommage to Munich's new airport "Franz Josef Strauß". In three rooms, the young people who also visit the surrounding pubs and bars meet here to see a selecte... more

Situated some 50km south-east of Munich, Lake Tegernsee has been a magnet for tourists for many years. Not only can visitors indulge in endless leisure pursuits like swimming, cycling, walking and sailing, it is above all its i... more

Located next to the River Isar Makassar looks like something out of colonial times. Delicious Caribbean drinks and Creole food are prepared according to traditional recipes, so only come if you like your food a bit different. T... more

This bar offers 9 different alcoholic coffee-mixtures. Everybody who wants to say afterwards that he only drank coffee, is at the right place here. The guests are mostly interested in theater and art, and some tourists find the... more

Music is an essential part of Munich. This hall in the Residenz Palace, simplistic in design but ideal for music, hosts some of the finest symphony and chamber concerts in the country. Under the watchful eyes of Hercules, whose... more

Founded in 1994, Galerie Paal is situated near Gärtnerplatz, which is also home to numerous other galleries. The main emphasis of the gallery seems to be on reduced paintings, simple in form and colour. Further emphasis is plac... more

Swim in the open air, even when the weather is freezing! This open-air pool is heated to 30ºC throughout the winter months. The only hard part is getting in and out - once you're in, its fine. The Dante is well worth a visit du... more

Excellent sculptures (from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century) meet old armour, tableware and furniture; ethnological and religious objects are displayed next to china from Nymphenburg. These well-organised exhibitions a... more

Seats at this fashionable gay bar are hotly fought over, but should you manage to grab one of the large red chairs, you'll be served by the 'most handsome waiters in Munich', to quote their own promotional literature. As well a... more